Rodney Kendrick (born April 30, 1958) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and record producer. He has been described as a "hard swinging player and composer with a delightful Monkish wit and drive".[1]
Rodney Kendrick | |
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| Born | April 30, 1958 |
| Origin | Miami, FL, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations |
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| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | |
Career
editAt twenty-one, Kendrick began a primary focus on jazz, moving to New York City in 1981. He played keyboards for artists such as Freddie Hubbard, Terence Blanchard, Stanley Turrentine, Clark Terry, J. J. Johnson, and others. He studied with pianist Barry Harris, who remained his teacher and mentor for over 20 years. Kendrick cites Randy Weston and Sun Ra as influences.[2]
Personal life
editKendrick has been married to Rhonda Ross Kendrick since September 14, 1997.[3] They have a son, born in 2009.[4]
Discography
edit| Year recorded | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 11 & 12, 1993 | The Secrets of Rodney Kendrick | Verve | With Roy Hargrove (trumpet), Graham Haynes (cornet), Houston Person (tenor sax), Kenny Garrett (alto sax), others[5] |
| Dec. 12 & 13, 1993 | Dance, World, Dance | Verve | With Arthur Blythe (alto sax), Bheki Mseleku (tenor sax), others[6] |
| Nov. 15 & 16, 1995 | Last Chance for Common Sense | Polygram | With various[7] |
| Apr. & May, 1996 | Who Used to Dance | Verve | With Abbey Lincoln[8] |
| Aug. 19–21, 1996 | Bop! | Telarc | with Frank Morgan |
| Jul. 1 & 2, 1996 | We Don't Die, We Multiply | Polygram | Trio, with Tarus Mateen (bass), Turu Alexander (drums)[9] |
| 1998? | No Dress Code | Polydor (France) | |
| 2004? | Thank You | Rodney Kendrick | |
| Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 2014 | The Colors of Rhythm | Impulse! | Trio, with Curtis Lundy (bass), Cindy Blackman Santana (drums) |
References
edit- ^ Baker, Theodore. A Biographical Dictionary Of Musicians, Schirmer Books, page 1851 (2001) - ISBN 0-02-865527-3
- ^ Carr, Ian. The Rough Guide to Jazz 2, Rough Guides, page 29, (2000) - ISBN 1-85828-528-3
- ^ "Rhonda Ross on Instagram: "Sept 14, 1997 --- 20 years ago today I married #RodneyKendrick the love of my life..."". Instagram.
- ^ am (2009-08-07). "Black Celebrity Kids, babies, and their Parents » RHONDA ROSS OPENS UP ABOUT BEING A NEW MOM". Blackcelebkids.Com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ Turner, Greg. "Rodney Kendrick: The Secrets of Rodney Kendrick". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ Turner, Greg. "Rodney Kendrick: Dance, World, Dance". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ Owens, Thom. "Rodney Kendrick: Last Chance for Common Sense". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
- ^ Yanow, Scott. "Abbey Lincoln: Who Used to Dance". AllMusic. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Rodney Kendrick: We Don't Die, We Multiply". AllMusic. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
External links
edit- Jazz Duo-Piano Series with Randy Weston and Rodney Kendrick
- Miami New Times: James L. "Jimmy Kay" Kendrick (Published: July 12, 2007)